Anyone notice how the number '9' was missing from the title of this post? Seems Microsoft aren't a fan of number '9' either. Despite having released Windows 8 only 2 years ago, the technology giants are due to release a new operating system - called Windows 10!
The Windows 8 operating system has be critiqued thoroughly, and people aren't happy. A lot of people feel that it is too different from it's previous systems. And that can be proven in statistics by NetMarketShare, According to the research firm, only 12.3% of desktop PCs run Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. Whereas 52.7% are using Windows 7 and 23.9% are powered by Windows XP.
Looking through the changes Windows are making - it seems Microsoft have turned into the next Apple, where they change one thing and all of a sudden it's a new product. By re-introducing the start button, Microsoft believe they have now created a product that is user friendly and still sleek and stylish.
Screen shot of new Windows 10 layout
Personally, I feel that Windows 8 was never a good idea. I have it installed on my current laptop and absolutely loath it. I don't want to have apps with different games and the latest news available at the click of a button - I want a basic computer, to do my work and browse on-line. Changing key features on such a complex product like computer software was a mistake in the first place. Here's hoping Windows 10 isn't a complete let down like it's predecessor.
Information found via;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29431412
http://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx?qprid=10&qpcustomd=0
http://forums.wpcentral.com/windows-10/314704-show-off-your-windows-10-start-hybrids.html
The Windows 8 operating system has be critiqued thoroughly, and people aren't happy. A lot of people feel that it is too different from it's previous systems. And that can be proven in statistics by NetMarketShare, According to the research firm, only 12.3% of desktop PCs run Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. Whereas 52.7% are using Windows 7 and 23.9% are powered by Windows XP.
Looking through the changes Windows are making - it seems Microsoft have turned into the next Apple, where they change one thing and all of a sudden it's a new product. By re-introducing the start button, Microsoft believe they have now created a product that is user friendly and still sleek and stylish.
Personally, I feel that Windows 8 was never a good idea. I have it installed on my current laptop and absolutely loath it. I don't want to have apps with different games and the latest news available at the click of a button - I want a basic computer, to do my work and browse on-line. Changing key features on such a complex product like computer software was a mistake in the first place. Here's hoping Windows 10 isn't a complete let down like it's predecessor.
Information found via;
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29431412
http://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx?qprid=10&qpcustomd=0
http://forums.wpcentral.com/windows-10/314704-show-off-your-windows-10-start-hybrids.html
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